Hot flashes are associated with altered brain function during a memory task

Objective: Vasomotor symptoms (VMS) are associated with decreased memory performance and alterations in brain function. We conducted a preliminary examination of VMS and patterns of brain activity during a verbal memory task to provide insights into the VMS-related brain mechanisms that can contribute to memory problems in midlife women. Methods: Fourteen postmenopausal women (mean age 53.5, 64% African-American) with moderate-to-severe VMS...